Struggles for Texan Independence

Question 1

Under the Constitution of 1836, slavery was legal.

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Question 2

The Texans never added any amendments to their constitution.

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Question 3

Who wrote the Texan Declaration of Independence?

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George C. Childress

Question 4

All of the following information was included in the “Declaration of the People” except

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Texans considered themselves independent from Mexico.

Question 5

The purpose of the general council was to _____________________.

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make the laws under the provisional goverment.

Question 6

Why did the Texans chose San Felipe de Austin as the location for the consultation?

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It was the settlement that had a printing press.

Question 7

__________ became governor of Texas under the provisional government.

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Henry Smith

Question 8

What was the main reason that led to the collapse of the provisional government?

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There was no distinct division of powers.

Question 9

The term provisional means_______________.

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temporary

Question 10

Why were free African Americans in an unusual predicament when it came to the laws in the Constitution of 1836?

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Many free African Americans were allowed to fight for independence but could not live in Texas without permission from Congress.

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